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Josh: A Reagan-Era MMJ Miracle 30 Years Later

A child plays a role in a historic hearing concerning the potential to reschedule cannabis. We...

Joint Opinions

Does Marijuana Legalization Cause Homelessness?

Anti-cannabis activists such as Kevin Sabet have recently spread the idea that legal cannabis encourages the...

Politics

The 6 Best Governors for Cannabis Policy… And the 6 Worst

With cannabis still illegal on the federal level, the marijuana policy developments happening on the state...

Politics

Sanders, Schumer Support Pro-Pot Bills on 420

Only the Hudson River separates the two best hopes for major federal marijuana reform in the...

Culture

Marco Pave Spreads Social Activism Through Music & Cannabis

A Memphis, Tennessee-based MC, Marco Pavé, talks about his favorite strains, the political atmosphere around cannabis...

Legal

Which States Will Be Next to Legalize Marijuana?

Several states are in the process of legalizing cannabis reforms.

Industry Events

Michigan Hash Bash Pushes for Cannabis Legalization

Ann Arbor's Hash Bash marked its 46th annual celebration of cannabis culture, with public smoking, no...

Joint Opinions

The Future of Cannabis: Where We Are Heading vs. Where We Should Go

Three major factors are in play for the future of cannabis: technological and scientific advancements, the...

Economics

The IRS Has a New Weapon in Its War on Weed

With the introduction of a new policy that targets cannabis lobbying and nonprofit advocacy groups, the...

Politics

Mitch McConnell Proposes Legalizing Industrial Hemp

Some people may be shocked that the Republican Senate majority leader is proposing the federal decriminalization...

Politics

Legal Cannabis Inches Forward in Jamaica

Many people associate Jamaica with cannabis, but the island is just starting to fully enact decriminalization.

Politics

Chicago & the Role of Local Gov’t in Cannabis Legalization

Voters in Cook County, Illinois — home of Chicago — overwhelmingly support legalizing adult use cannabis. Their decision...

Medical

St. Paddy’s Day: Medical Cannabis Push Continues in Ireland

Lots of progress has been made in the push for medical cannabis in Ireland, but there...

Legal

Decrim Among Four Pot Bills Filed in Louisiana This Week

Several bills seek to bring more cannabis access to the American South.

Economics

Legal Wholesale Pot Prices Down 13% in 2017, Still Dropping

According to a report from an independent commodity data services firm, the wholesale price of legal...

Politics

Medical Cannabis Zoning Battle Could Cost Detroit Millions

Detroit's city council was poised to implement medical cannabis zoning regulations, but then voters stepped in...

Politics

Marijuana Midterms: NORML Releases Guide for Midterm Election Pot Push

NORML leaders give Cannabis Now an insight into what they expect will be hotly contested races...

Economics

$30 Million and Counting: Nevada’s Pot Tax Jackpot

The Nevada adult-use cannabis market has only existed for half a year, but sales have already...

Politics

Lawmakers Delay Legalization With Cannabis ‘Studies’

Lawmakers in red states, where voters want legal medical cannabis, are instead pushing for state-funded studies...

Politics

New Jersey Gov. Moves to Expand Medical Marijuana Program

New Jersey's new governor continues to not waste time when it comes to marijuana policy.